Flare II is a Black Magic spell in Final Fantasy XI. It is the second tier of the original Flare spell. It can be purchased by Black Mages level 75 and higher who spend 3 Merit points to learn it. The spell deals Fire-based elemental damage to one enemy, and lowers its resistance to Water. Additional Merit upgrades increase Magic Burst damage by 3% and the spell's magic accuracy by 5. It is classified as Ancient Magic.